GI Procedures

Symptoms, Conditions & Procedures

GI Procedures

Anorectal Manometry

Anorectal manometry is an exam done by GI specialists to examine the muscles' strength and reactions in patients struggling with fecal incontinence.

Capsule Endoscopy

A capsule endoscopy is a noninvasive procedure that utilizes a pill-sized capsule fit with a camera to take thousands of photos of your small bowel.

Colon Cancer Screening

Colon cancer screenings are used to check for polyps or growths along the wall of the rectum and colon that could be cancerous.

Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is a procedure that uses a scope to assess the large intestine to diagnose GI symptoms like loose stool and abdominal pain.

CT Scan or CAT Scan

A CT scan is an advanced imaging system that can capture images of the inward portion of your organs, allowing for cross-sectional scans of the body.

EGD

An EGD is a type of endoscopic exam where a scope is moved through your upper GI tract to examine the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.

Endoscopic Mucosal Resection

An EMR uses an endoscope to remove abnormal or cancerous tissue from just below the gastrointestinal wall without the need of surgery.

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy is a procedure that uses a scope to examine the linings of the esophagus, stomach, and the second portion of the small intestine.

ERCP

An ERCP is an endoscopic procedure that is often used to diagnose a variety of GI issues like abnormal liver tests, pancreatitis, and abdominal pain.

Esophageal Dilation

Esophageal dilation is done to expand a constricted or blocked area of your esophagus to aid in alleviating symptoms of GI conditions like EoE.

Esophageal Manometry

Esophageal motility studies are used to assess the contractile and relaxation functions of the esophagus to diagnose concerns like esophageal spasms.

Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)

PEG places a tube directly into your stomach for nutrition, medication, and fluids to flow though without having to go through the mouth or esophagus.

FibroScan®

GI providers can use a FibroScan to noninvasively examine the state and functionality of the liver to diagnose or treat liver conditions.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

A flexible sigmoidoscopy is an endoscopic exam that examines the lower third of the intestine to diagnose bleeding, diarrhea, or abnormal x-rays.

Hemorrhoid Banding

Hemorrhoid banding is used to treat one or two hemorrhoids at a time by placing a rubber band at its base to cut off blood supply to the hemorrhoid.

Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)

Infusion therapy, or IV infusion, assists those unable to ingest medications or fluids orally by administering them directly into the veins instead.